Intel unveils NUC 13 Extreme with up to Core i9-13900K CPU

Intel announced the launch of the NUC 13 Extreme code-named “Raptor Canyon” and the NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element code-named “Shrike Bay” with the 13th Gen Core processors to deliver the next-generation high-performance Raptor Lake platform for gaming and content creation, creating the most powerful NUC mini PC ever.

The NUC Extreme series is designed as a desktop replacement, with the option to upgrade the processor, graphics, storage, and memory. Compared with the NUC 12 Extreme, the next-generation NUC 13 Extreme will be larger, from 8L to 13.9L. The larger volume is to accommodate a larger-scale cooling system and use a graphics card with more powerful performance. The NUC 13 Extreme can be adapted to a discrete graphics card with a thickness of three slots and a length of 313mm.

“This year marks the 10-year anniversary for our impressive lineup of Intel NUC products, and the Intel NUC 13 Extreme (code named Raptor Canyon) is an excellent representation of how far we’ve come. Our first ever NUC demonstrated a breakthrough in the miniaturization of a small desktop PC into an ultra-small PC form factor. While much larger than our tiniest mini-PC, our latest Intel NUC 13 Extreme sets a new bar for how to pack stellar gaming performance in a form factor that is 70% smaller than a typical 50L gaming tower. Along with the epic performance you expect from an Intel NUC product, we also deliver exceptional product quality and feature density in a completely modular and customizable design,” said Brian McCarson, Intel Vice President and General Manager of the Intel NUC Group.

Key features and connectivity of the NUC 13 Extreme include:

VideoCardz said the NUC 13 Extreme will be available in China first, with more locations in the fourth quarter of 2022 and early 2023. The NUC 13 Extreme is expected to be priced between $1,179 and $1,549 for kits in different configurations, and the computing module NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element is expected to be priced between $760 and $1,100.